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Hello. Anyone has any idea about the lifespan of caps in general?? I have a new 2.0 farad cap and I was wondering if I need to replace it with new one over the course of time. Thanks. Any info would be much appreciated.

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my understanding is 7-10 years easy.

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There isn't much to go bad in a cap. They will degrade very slightly over time but if they aren't faced with over voltage or over current situations they should last 10 years or more.

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OH...Thank you very much for your informative info.. I really appreciate it. Thanks a lot. I am learning a lot from your guys.=)

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Keep in mind, how you mount the cap will also make a difference in it's life span . Caps are designed to be installed vertically, not horizontal .

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